vision statement 

•     November 13, 2006
  
  
•     August 9, 2006

August 9, 2006

Southern Connecticut State University will become nationally recognized as a model urban, comprehensive university that positively impacts the quality of life in the communities it serves.  As an exemplary student-centered institution, Southern will empower its undergraduate students with a breadth of knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as with a disciplinary focus that prepares them for meaningful life work.  It will continue to be the flagship of graduate education in the Connecticut State University System, providing opportunities for leadership development in the arts, sciences, humanities, and professional schools.  It will become a part of Southern's tradition to utilize the rich racial, cultural, religious, and educational resources of New Haven to deepen their understanding of the world around them.  Through a variety of outstanding programs, the institution will become known for its contributions to the economic growth and vitality of the region.  Southern Connecticut State University will educate its students to reflect a new standard for social responsibility and global citizenship by involving them in ongoing, productive partnerships with community, corporate, and international entities.  In all it does, Southern will strive to be innovative, always looking for new and creative approaches to accomplishing its mission.